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URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS













OUTLINE



· Background information



· What are the causes of UTI?



· Who is at risk?

1. Recurrent Infections

2. Infections in pregnancy



· What are the symptoms of UTI?



· How is UTI diagnosed?



· How is UTI treated?



1. Recurrent Infections in women

2. Infections in pregnancy

3. Complicated Infections



· Is there a vaccine to prevent recurrent UTIs?



Background Information

Urinary tract infections are a serious health problem affecting millions of people each year. Infections of the urinary tract are common—only respiratory infections occur more often. In 1997, urinary tract infections (UTIs) accounted for about 8.3 million doctor visits.* Women are especially prone to UTIs for reasons that are poorly understood. One woman in five develops a UTI during her lifetime. UTIs in men are not......

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